When's the big game? Valparaiso University's Rocket League team has qualified for the NECC Division VI Mideast Championship Game and will face Bowling Green State University on Wednesday, Dec. 3rd at 7:00pm for a chance to secure an automatic bid to the NECC National Tournament.
How did they get there? After securing the #1 seed in the playoffs, the Rocket League team beat Augusta University 4-1 in a best of seven quarterfinal match, then won in the semifinals in a best of seven over Vanderbilt University, 4-3. Replays of the matches can be found below on the Valpo Esports YouTube channel.
Watch Replay vs Augusta University
Watch Replay vs Vanderbilt University
The roster:
Senior Captain
Soren Burkholder
Senior
Joshua Cronin
Freshman
Logan Walliker
Coach
Thomas Hohnholt
Follow the Beacons: Streaming for this match will be made available on ESPN+ with a valid subscription or fans can also tune in by visiting the Bell and Beacon (BBs) in person on Wednesday, Dec. 3rd at 7:00pm.